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5 Dreamcatcher welcomes as our 2009 conference maSterS of ceremonIeS – Scott Ward and Suzette Amaya Scott Ward Scott has been involved in Dreamcatcher since its inception in 1994. he is a proud métis. he earned a bachelor’s degree in education (specializing in drama and intercultural education) from the University of alberta. While working as a career counsellor in red Deer, he also began the process of becoming certified in clinical hypnotherapy in his spare time. he soon began performing at conferences and other community celebrations. Scott is excited to share the fun that people can have with hypnosis and its practical, therapeutic uses. Scott has presented his hypnosis show at Dreamcatcher for eight years. See Scott in action by registering for one of his sessions. See workshop index. Website: http://www.scottward.ca Suzette Amaya Suzette is a Kwakawaka aw, cree, nisga, and coast Salish, born and raised in east Vancouver, British columbia. She obtained her grade 12 diploma and graduated from Douglas college with a diploma in criminology and an associates of arts degree. Suzette plays many roles within the Vancouver community. She is a support worker with St. James community Services Society and is the creator and producer/host of the award-winning, widely listened to, radio show think nDn, cfro, 102.7 fm. She is also the owner and photographer for SamaYa Photography & SamaYa entertainment, where she produces an annual aboriginal calendar featuring aboriginal role models in British columbia. In addition, Suzette is known for being Vancouver’s successful freelance aboriginal events coordinator/publicist for special events, concerts, fashion shows, and conferences, and is the producer of Vancouver’s first cross boarder aboriginal hip hop cD compilation Settin’ tha Precedence, Volume 1 & 2. Suzette’s desire and passion is to motivate and to explore the issues aboriginal young people face and offer alternatives in carving the paths to individual future plans to ensure healthy well-being and pride in being Indigenous peoples. Website: http://www.myspace.com/samaya Dreamcatcher welcomes as our 2009 DrUmmerS – the rIVer cree SInGerS anD LIttLe BoY SInGerS River Cree Singers river cree is based out of enoch cree nation, alberta. the group started in 1995 with the help of Jessie morin, who had a dream to start a drum group that promoted a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle. hence, the “river cree Singers” were born. Since then, river cree has won and placed in various powwows all across canada. river cree Singers: romeo Waskahat, terence Plante, Gordon Ward, James Sharphead, Burton Plante, Jessie mornin, Derren arcand, Wayne “chubby” morin, Bradley “Gus” morin, “G-Joe” morin, francis archand. Little Boy Singers the Little Boy Singers, under the lead of arnold alexis, were established after the legs of a 200-year-old traditional family drum were split and passed on to family members, with the direction to continue with their cultural ways and traditional songs. Daphne alexis,
daughter of Joe Paul, became the recipient of one of those legs. today, this family drum group has over 30 singers when they all come together. honoUrInG oUr YoUth – honoUrInG oUr commUnItIeS GranD entrY each year Dreamcatcher honours its conference delegates and the communities in which they live. We invite all youth and community groups attending the conference to bring their banners or flags representing their schools or community and join us in the opening ceremony activities. Don’t miss the 5:45 call from our masters of ceremonies to assemble for the Grand entry. Dreamcatcher welcomes as our 2009 roUnD Dance maSter of ceremonY cULtUraL entertaInerS: Photo credit: terry Lusty Rainbow Spirit Dancers the rainbow Spirit Dancers were formed in 2001 with the assistance of Pamela Sparklingeyes, who, while employed with the edmonton catholic School District, saw the need for a powwow dance program. While working at Ben calf robe School, Pamela witnessed a lack of cultural identity – along with other social issues, including drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliation – among many of the youth she worked with. She believed that a dance program would instill cultural values, resulting in increased self-esteem and pride in being a first nations youth. her vision flourished as students began learning all that was required to become a traditional powwow dancer. today, the rainbow Spirit Dancers still perform in various community events within the city of edmonton and across the edmonton catholic School District, under the leadership of aboriginal Learning staff. the rainbow Spirit Dancers are proud to carry on the vision that Pamela had and hope to continue teaching and sharing the love of powwow dancing for years to come. Métis Music and Dance Demonstration this fast-paced métis music and dance demonstration, performed by Garry Lee and hugo martel, will take you through the “Broom Dance,” “Belt Dance,” “métis national anthem,” “red river Jig,” and the “orange Blossom Special.” 6
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